A Perfect Blend Of Sweet, Savory And Smokey Flavors. These Easy To Make Vegetarian Baked Beans Are A Classic Summer Cookout/ Barbecue Side Dish And Perfect With Our Mushroom & Tofu Veggie Skewers. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post like how to store, reheat and substitutes.
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Why This Recipe Works?
- Made with canned navy beans (no soaking required). Because no one wants a hot stove on in the middle of summer.
- Requires only 5 minutes of active time.
- We love making a double batch and enjoying the next morning in a proper vegan English Breakfast. So good. Thank us later.
Ingredients
- Navy Beans - we used canned beans to keep this recipe simple and quick.
- Ketchup
- Brown Sugar - create the sweetness in these homemade baked beans recipe.
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce - this item is definitely a must to get the deep smoky flavor. Most Worcestershire sauce brands are not vegan-friendly because they contain anchovies. Here are a few brands that make vegan varieties: Simple Truth (Kroger) brand, Whole Foods 365 and Annie’s organic.
- Blackstrap Molasses - is a thick syrup that people use as a sweetener. It is a byproduct of the sugar-making process, and it comes from crushed sugar cane or sugar beets. Molasses has a warm, sweet, somewhat smoky flavor and is used in Boston-styled baked beans too.
- Mustard Powder
This recipe has all the rich, deep and savory flavor you except from baked minus tomato paste, apple cider vinegar or liquid smoke. The molasses, mustard powder and vegan Worcestershire sauce give you all the flavor you’ll need.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
If You’re Out Of Molasses
Molasses also known as black treacle is a viscous substance resulting from refining sugarcane or sugar beets into sugar. If you can’t find it or are out; in a pinch you can substitute with ¼ cup maple syrup or 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
How To Make Baked Beans Quick?
The secret to these quick and easy vegan/vegetarian baked beans is using an Instant Pot pressure cooker and ready to eat canned navy beans. It’s that easy! Using canned beans keeps this recipe easy. No soaking of beans required. Gather your ingredients. Add to pot. Cook. It’s that easy.
Instructions
Step 1: Dice onion and open cans of navy beans do not rinse canned beans.
Step 2: Spray inside of inner pot with a little spray oil for easier clean up.
Step 3: Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot. Close and lock the lid.
Step 4: Select “Pressure Cook” button. Select “Pressure Level” button and select high. Set for 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the pressure to build and begin the 3 minute cooking cycle.
Step 5: After the instant pot completes the 3 minute pressure cooking cycle; allow to sit for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.
Step 6: Open quick release valve. Unlock & remove lid.Keep them warm until you’re ready to serve.
Equipment
We use an 8 quart Instant Pot.
FAQ
Yes, you can. You can used canned beans in the Instant Pot instead of dried, soaked beans. This recipe was created using canned beans to save you the time and hassle of fussing with dried beans.
Yes, but of course the recipe will no longer be quick. Dried beans are a great cheap option but require a little more prep work. Follow package instructions. One 15 oz can of Navy beans equals ½ cup of dried beans. To substitute you’ll need about 1 cup of dried beans and a longer cook time.
Serve baked beans as a side with vegan hotdogs and burgers, pulled barbecue jackfruit. Enjoy baked beans for breakfast! Baked beans on toast. Or serve them alongside plant-based eggs, vegan sausage and toast for British-inspired meal.
Storage
- To Store. Cool before refrigerating. Store in airtight container. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze. Let baked beans cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe, airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat.
- Make In Advance. Yes, its actually better if you do. The flavor actually intensifies as the beans sit, so good. Prepping ahead of time is also a great time-saver for the summer barbecue. And a great time saver when meal prepping, or batch cooking.
What To Serve With Baked Beans?
- Barbecue Jackfruit
- Tofu Vegetable Skewers
- Gluten-Free Cornbread
- Vegan Gluten-free Mac and Cheese
- Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Vegan Baked Beans
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2-15oz cans Navy Beans - Do not drain beans
- ½ cup Onions - Diced
- ¼ cup Molasses
- 5 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Dice onion and open cans of navy beans do not rinse.
- Spray inside of inner pot with a little spray oil for easier clean up.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot
- Close and lock the lid
- Select “Pressure Cook” button
- Select “Pressure Level” button and select high
- Set for 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the pressure to build and begin the 3 minute cooking cycle.
- After the instant pot completes the 3 minute pressure cooking cycle; allow to sit for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure
- Open quick release valve
- Unlock & remove lid
- Keep them warm until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
Storage
- To Store. Cool before refrigerating. Store in airtight container. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze. Let baked beans cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe, airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat.
- Make In Advance. Yes, its actually better if you do. The flavor actually intensifies as the beans sit, so good. Prepping ahead of time is also a great time-saver for the summer barbecue. And a great time saver when meal prepping, or batch cooking.
Nutrition
These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe
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Meghan
These are my favorite vegan baked beans! I make them often. I have tried so many recipes using dried beans for oven, instant pot, AND slow cooker and the beans never get soft enough!
Nija Clark
We’re so glad to hear it! Thank you so much for sharing, Meghan!
Gayle
These are the best baked beans; can’t believe they are vegan and so quick to make. Thx for such a simple recipe.